Creating and maintaining a collection that is diverse, inclusive, and appealing to a wide audience requires conscious effort, planning, and a willingness to be flexible at every stage of collection development. What kinds of policies best support a diverse and inclusive collection? What are the best ways to find and choose the best materials for a diverse and inclusive collection? How can cataloging support diversity and make inclusive materials easier to find? How should weeding procedures be adjusted to accommodate the diverse and inclusive portions of your collection? This panel hopes to provide practical and actionable suggestions for every stage of the collection development process that will help your library provide access to a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive collection that will appeal to your entire community.
Melanie Norberto
Palm Beach County Library System
norbertom@pbclibrary.org
